President Donald Trump’s decision on potential airstrikes against Iran hinges partly on assessments from his special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding Tehran’s negotiations to limit its nuclear capacity, according to sources familiar with the matter. The president has not yet made a final decision on military action as the administration anticipates a new proposal from Iran this week, leading into a final round of negotiations scheduled for Thursday in Geneva led by Witkoff and Kushner.
Potential Strikes Against Iran
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Trump has reportedly considered limited strikes to pressure Iran, with the possibility of a larger attack to instigate regime change if necessary.
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Iran has vowed strong retaliation against any U.S. attack, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stating his capability to sink a U.S. warship.
Donald Trump’s New 10% Global Tariff
Donald Trump’s new tariffs have come into force globally at a rate of 10%, despite earlier threats of a 15% rate over the weekend.
Following a Supreme Court ruling on Friday that declared his “liberation day” tariffs from last year illegal, Trump announced the 10% global tariff, which will be imposed on imports for 150 days.
Three Senate Democrats are demanding the government refund approximately $175 billion in tariff revenues after the Supreme Court decision. FedEx has also filed a lawsuit seeking a refund for tariffs deemed illegal.
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The previously announced 15% tariff increase has not yet been implemented but remains a possibility.
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Mexican Drug Cartel Boss ‘El Mencho’ Tracked
Mexican authorities located and killed “El Mencho,” one of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, by tracking a romantic partner to his safe house, according to the country’s defense secretary.
The raid on Sunday, supported by U.S. intelligence, triggered retaliatory violence from cartel gunmen, disrupting large areas of western Mexico.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, 59, the cartel leader, was fatally injured during the attempted capture.
In Other News…
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Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of his second presidency on Tuesday, addressing a deeply divided nation with widespread disapproval of his handling of immigration, the economy, and foreign policy.
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European leaders have accused Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine after Budapest blocked fresh sanctions against Moscow on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
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A man detonated an explosive device near a police car in central Moscow on Tuesday, killing one officer and wounding two others, according to the Russian interior ministry.
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Actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at age 71, his family announced.
Stat of the Day
According to a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, 55% of U.S. adults believe Donald Trump is changing the United States for the worse during his second presidency, a 13-point increase from a similar time during his first term.
Culture Pick: John Oliver on Elon Musk’s X
On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver discussed the Epstein files and criticized Elon Musk’s X, labeling the platform “a sewer of misinformation” and expressing concern over the Trump administration’s reliance on it.
Don’t Miss This: Fiji’s HIV Epidemic
Fiji is experiencing the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with new cases tripling between 2023 and 2024. Michelle Duff reports from Suva on the factors driving the epidemic, including methamphetamine use and limited access to clean needles, and the impact on families and young people.
Climate Check: UK Food System Vulnerability
The UK’s food system is in a “tinderbox” state, vulnerable to shocks that could lead to social unrest and food riots, according to dozens of food experts. The system is already strained by the climate crisis, low incomes, poor farming policy, and fragile supply chains.
Tickets for BTS’s comeback concert in Seoul sold out quickly on Monday, with an estimated 260,000 fans expected to attend the K-pop group’s first concert in nearly four years.
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